Unless someone close to you has served, Veterans Day can sometimes end up being about a day off and department store sales with maybe a moment or two devoted to thinking about veterans.Which is kind of crazy. Where would we be without the brave folks who fought for us in World Wars I and II and every conflict thereafter? The answer can be chilling.

Unless someone close to you has served, Veterans Day can sometimes end up being about a day off and department store sales with maybe a moment or two devoted to thinking about veterans.Which is kind of crazy. Where would we be without the brave folks who fought for us in World Wars I and II and every conflict thereafter? The answer can be chilling.

Many people become managers, but that doesn’t mean they should be managers.

I’m not talking about not having “what it takes.” Even if you’re adequately prepared, so much about management has to be learned on the fly and everyone makes mistakes. I’m talking about whether management is right for you.

Many people become managers, but that doesn’t mean they should be managers.

I’m not talking about not having “what it takes.” Even if you’re adequately prepared, so much about management has to be learned on the fly and everyone makes mistakes. I’m talking about whether management is right for you.

In a recent WSJ op-ed piece, Rorke Denver, a Navy Seal Commander, wrote an interesting piece about Chris Kyle, the American Sniper. Mr. Denver, while not agreeing with his statement, defended Michael Moore’s first amendment right to say what he said.

In a recent WSJ op-ed piece, Rorke Denver, a Navy Seal Commander, wrote an interesting piece about Chris Kyle, the American Sniper. Mr. Denver, while not agreeing with his statement, defended Michael Moore’s first amendment right to say what he said.

I thought I’d take a different slant on turning over a new leaf for the New Year. Most people put “eating better” and ‘exercising” at the top of their list. Professionally, they may put “increase results” or “be a better coach”.

But you might accomplish more if you stop certain behaviors that will have the most positive impact. For example:

I thought I’d take a different slant on turning over a new leaf for the New Year. Most people put “eating better” and ‘exercising” at the top of their list. Professionally, they may put “increase results” or “be a better coach”.

But you might accomplish more if you stop certain behaviors that will have the most positive impact. For example:

Yes, I’ve noticed that I haven’t updated my blog since Thanksgiving. So I’m going to stop everything right now, sit back, close my eyes and take a deep, full breath. In fact, I think I’ll take a few deep, full breaths….. There-I feel better already.

Yes, I’ve noticed that I haven’t updated my blog since Thanksgiving. So I’m going to stop everything right now, sit back, close my eyes and take a deep, full breath. In fact, I think I’ll take a few deep, full breaths….. There-I feel better already.